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Fiscal Year 2026-27 Rent Stabilization Budgets and Fees

Summary

The committee reviewed operating budgets for the rent stabilization programs, which indicate rising administrative fees due to depleting reserve funds from past years.

At a glance

Total mentions
6
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 22, 2026.

Impact analysis

๐Ÿ’ฐFinancial impact

CSFRA annual fees will increase to $142 per unit to maintain full cost recovery.

โœ…Who benefits

Tenants and landlords benefit from structured administration of rent stabilization laws.

โš ๏ธWho could be affected

Landlords face higher annual regulatory fees per unit.

Mentions & discussions (6)

MeetingOct 22, 2026

Rental Housing Committee โ€” October 22, 2026

The committee will examine annual financial expenditures and division activity reports for local rent stabilization programs. These reports provide transparency on how city resources are used to manage rent regulations and tenant services.

MeetingMay 28, 2026approved

Rental Housing Committee โ€” May 28, 2026

The committee set operating budgets and annual fees for local rent stabilization programs to ensure full cost recovery for rental housing and mobile home oversight.

MeetingApr 24, 2026approved

Rental Housing Committee โ€” April 24, 2026

The committee reviewed the proposed $2.6 million operating budget for the rental housing programs, which keeps per-unit fees around $142. Staff noted that hearing officer costs dipped this year due to fewer petition filings, but full staffing is anticipated for next year.

MeetingApr 23, 2026

Rental Housing Committee โ€” April 23, 2026

The committee reviewed operating budgets for the rent stabilization programs, which indicate rising administrative fees due to depleting reserve funds from past years.

MeetingFeb 24, 2026

Rental Housing Committee โ€” February 24, 2026

Landlords need to register their rental properties and pay annual fees to keep in good standing with the city's rent stabilization laws. Missing the January 31 deadline triggers late fees and means landlords cannot legally raise rents or file rent increase petitions.

MeetingJan 22, 2026

Rental Housing Committee โ€” January 22, 2026

Staff highlighted strong community outreach numbers and rising registration compliance due to targeted workshops and help centers.

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